Police: Witnesses help stop father,son schnapps theft

Tuesday

Dec 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM

FLORENCE — A father and son from the township were charged with robbery and theft in connection with an incident Friday night at Florence Wine and Liquor Store on Broad Street.

Township police said Michael T. Overton, 30, and his father Michael Reeves, 50, both residents of Florence Tollgate, entered the liquor store about 7:32 p.m. Reeves allegedly removed a bottle of schnapps from a shelf and put it in his jacket and the men attempted to leave without paying.

Police said the owner of store saw Reeves trying to leave. As Overton and the owner struggled, police were called and several witnesses assisted in restraining the suspects until police arrived, authorities said. Reeves and Overton were charged with robbery and theft and placed in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly in default of $10,000, police said.

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